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Head, Macroeconomic Policy and Analysis Department (HMPAD)

– REF. HMPAD, 01

Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.

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i. CANDIDATE REQUIREMENT:
The position requires a high-flying, results-driven economist with cutting edge competencies in economics and well acquainted with macroeconomic statistics. The prospective candidate should be able to provide appropriate policy responses and strategies to emergent economic developments. S/he should also have strong communication skills and be able to provide leadership role for the Department as well as nurture it to an enviable height, among others. The successful candidate would report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

ii. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Monitor and analyse developments in the four macroeconomic sectors
  • In particular, monitor and analyse monetary and fiscal trends to determine their level of complementarity.
  • Watch developments and analyse movements in Nigeria’s financial market indicators
  • Benchmark CASEM’s data outputs to existing data sets to ensure analytical integrity
  • Conduct in-depth studies including macroeconomic impact analysis
  • Conceptualise and sharpen the Centre’s focus on macroeconomic policies
  • Assist the HASEMD in preparing the Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) to be used in our Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models
  • Follow developments in international/ regional socio-economic indices in order to measure the distance between Nigeria and comparator countries
  • Encourage the production of statistics that have practical utility and ultimately add intelligence to information
  • Attend to ad-hoc assignments from the CEO on macroeconomic policy matters.

iii. QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • A Masters Degree in Economics with proven ability for rigorous macroeconomic analysis. Possession of a PhD would be an advantage.
  • A first degree in Economics with 10 years cognate experience in statistics/ economics and a strong interest in data analytics.
  • Outstanding publication record in economics in peer reviewed and reputed journals would be an advantage
  • Membership of the Nigerian Economic Society would be an advantage

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